200 pesetas 1980
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This is an uncirculated 200 pesetas banknote from Spain dated 16 September 1980, featuring a striking portrait of Leopoldo García de las Alas (known as "Clarín") on the obverse and a detailed engraving of an ancient gnarled tree on the reverse. The note exhibits pristine condition with no visible wear, creases, or stains, displaying the characteristic salmon-coral color scheme with fine security printing throughout. This example represents the regular issue from the final year of peseta production under this particular design series.
Common. eBay market data shows consistent pricing in the $5-$40 range across all condition grades from 2011-2025, with UNC examples typically selling for $6-$16. The catalog value reference lists UNC at $30, which aligns with typical market performance. The regular issue designation, long production run, and moderate circulation ensure abundant supply. This denomination and date combination remains readily available to collectors.
Issued during a transitional period in Spanish monetary history, this 1980 banknote was produced by the Banco de España shortly after Spain's transition to democracy. The portrait of Clarín, a significant 19th-century Spanish writer and intellectual, reflects Spain's cultural heritage during a period of modernization and European integration that would eventually lead to Spain joining the European Union. The dated inscription 'MADRID 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1980' marks a specific moment in Spanish economic and political development.
The obverse features Leopoldo García de las Alas (1852-1901), the renowned Spanish writer known by his pen name 'Clarín,' depicted in right-facing profile with distinctive facial hair and period styling. The reverse showcases a botanically detailed engraving of an ancient gnarled tree with extensive root system, rendered in fine line work characteristic of high-security banknote design. Both sides incorporate ornate circular medallions displaying the denomination 200 in decorative frames, along with the Spanish coat of arms positioned in the upper right of the obverse. The overall design employs coral-salmon coloring with cream and golden-yellow accents throughout multicolored underprinting.
FRONT: 'BANCO DE ESPAÑA' (Bank of Spain); 'DOSCIENTAS pesetas' (Two hundred pesetas); 'EL GOBERNADOR' (The Governor); 'EL INTERVENTOR' (The Comptroller); 'EL CAJERO' (The Cashier); 'MADRID 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1980' (Madrid 16 September 1980); Serial number 'I0270729' (appears twice). BACK: 'BANCO DE ESPAÑA' (Bank of Spain); 'DOSCIENTAS pesetas' (Two hundred pesetas); Denomination '200' appears in two ornate circular medallions.
Intaglio engraving (gravure), the primary security printing method for Spanish peseta banknotes of this era. The note was produced by Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (FNMT) in Madrid, as indicated in the catalog data. The fine line security printing visible in background patterns and the detailed portraiture and tree engraving are characteristic of intaglio production. Additional security features include microprint patterns integrated into ornamental areas.
This note represents the standard Madrid printing (Pick P-156) with the issue date of 16 September 1980. The serial number prefix 'I' indicates one of the standard prefixes for this issue. No overprints or special varieties are evident from the visual analysis. PMG cataloging indicates one variant for this Pick number, consistent with the standard circulation issue.
